Book & Series DetailsBook Title: The Empowered Ones Series Title: The Hollis Timewire Series Publisher: Acorn Publishing Back Cover Copy: Hollis Timewire never wanted to be a hero. But when Arthur Evandrum, the leader of the Pure Ones, forces her to use her incredible power to control and imprison citizens, Hollis has no choice but to fight back. As she struggles to resist Arthur's coercion and grapples with the responsibility of being a leader, Hollis discovers there is more at stake than her own freedom. Mysterious events are unfolding at the lab in Area 7, and she must uncover what they are before it's too late. With the help of her closest allies, Hollis races against time to unearth what’s happening behind the scenes. As she delves deeper into Arthur's twisted vision for the future, Hollis’s own morality is called into question. Will she make the ultimate sacrifice to protect what she believes in? Or will she succumb to Arthur's power and become another pawn in his game? The fate of society rests in her hands. Endorsement: "To say this book wrecked me is a severe understatement. Harrington stabbed my heart, twisted the knife, pulled it out, then tore it to SHREDS. She took my expectations, raised them, and still exceeded them. This story was everything I hoped it would be. And the ending had me sobbing more than any book I've ever read." SOPHIA ERVIN, Superfan of The Hollis Timewire Series Audience: Young Adult Genre: Dystopian Release Date: 3/15/24
InterviewBrock: What was your inspiration for writing this book or series? Danielle: I was a big fan of The Hunger Games and The Giver growing up. Those books got me into reading, and I wanted to write something that felt just as fast paced and exciting. I also was a big fan of the TV show Heroes, and that inspired some of the superpowers in the Hollis Timewire Series. Brock: Tell us about the main characters. Who are they, and what makes them unique? Danielle: My main character, Hollis Timewire, is unique in two regards. One, because of her superpower. She is a puppet master. She can control people. And her power develops heavily over the course of the series. And two, because she starts off as a brainwashed teenager who doesn’t know how to think for herself and feel emotions (emotions are forbidden in society) and she turns into a fearless leader who stands against injustice and does what is right. Her growth over the 4 books is astronomical. She learns from her mistakes and turns into someone readers can truly root for. Another prominent main character is Jonah Luxent. He is Hollis’s ability teacher. His kindness and compassion carries through the series. He stands up for Hollis even when no one else will, and he is the father figure she so desperately needs. His power is to take on another person’s power (hence why is the ability teacher). Brock: Give us one fact about each main character that no one else knows. Danielle: Hollis’s favorite color is teal (and so is mine). Jonah loves to read. And he loves to learn about new abilities. He studies abilities, developing theories about them & how they mature over time. Brock: In three sentences (or you can choose three words) what is this book about? Danielle: My series is about a futuristic society that tests its citizens’ blood to find and eliminate people with superpowers. There are four books: The Diseased Ones, The Unseen Ones, The Pure Ones, & The Empowered Ones Brock: Do you outline the entire book before starting, or do you write as you go and let the characters take control of the story? Danielle:With The Diseased Ones (Book 1) I absolutely did not outline. I just wrote and was like, “we’ll see where it goes.” As the series developed, I planned more and more. When I reached The Empowered Ones (Book 4), I had a detailed outline. Mainly because outlining is my style now, but also because I was wrapping up a whole series and there was a lot to cover. Brock: How do you believe this story relates to the lives of readers? Danielle: I think we all can relate to wanting injustice to end. In my series, people are discriminated against for a biomarker in their blood (one that gives them powers). There is still a lot of hate in this world, and I hope my readers can relate to Hollis’s struggle to fight for her own freedom as well as for a free world. Brock: What is your favorite genre to write for? Danielle: I enjoy dystopian and fantasy! Brock: What is the biblical background or basis for the series ? Danielle: Jonah Luxent is my Christ figure in a few scenes throughout the series. He takes responsibility for Hollis’s poor actions and speaks on her behalf when people accuse her. But more than that, I think overall, it’s that second chances can happen and people can change. It is never too late to make new choices. Brock: How many books are planned for this series? Danielle: This is a 4 book series. The Diseased Ones, The Unseen Ones, The Pure Ones, The Empowered Ones. Brock: Any certain research required for the book, or is it all from your imagination? Danielle: The only heavy research I had to do was for Book 4 (The Empowered Ones) & I had to learn how to talk to air traffic control. Brock: Do you plot or outline the entire series before you begin writing, or do your books take on lives of their own? Or is there a combination? Danielle: I plot big things, and little things come as I write. I’m usually two or three chapters out in my mind in terms of a more detailed outline as I’m drafting, and I know the big moments far in the future of a book, but things still constantly surprise me when I draft a book. And that’s what I love about storytelling! The characters sometimes take over, and it’s great fun to witness! Brock: Are you a full-time or part-time author/writer? Danielle: I am a full-time writer. I am currently drafting my 5th book overall. It is an NA Fantasy called Keyholder. I try to get in words every day. My current drafting pace is anywhere from 1000 to 2000 words a day while I’m actively drafting a book. My goal is write & release a book a year. Brock: How long does it usually take you to write a single book? Danielle: The Empowered Ones took me 8 months to draft (it ended up being 142k). Keyholder (my newest book, not part of The Hollis Timewire Series) is probably going to take 3 months to draft (and it will also be around 140k). But I’m moving at a much more aggressive pace with Keyholder because I’m actively working toward writing and releasing a book a year since going full-time with this author gig. Brock: What are your hopes for your future as an author? Danielle: I hope to make a sustainable income off book sales. I’m not there yet, but the more books I have out, the more sustainable of an income this will become. I would love to keep publishing books my whole life. Brock: Coke or Pepsi? Danielle: Coke Brock: Soft shell or Hard Shell tacos? Danielle: Hard Shell Brock: Favorite season? Danielle: Fall Brock: Do you have a favorite Bible verse? Danielle: Psalm 23 Brock: Do you listen to music while you write? If so what are some examples? Danielle: I like to listen to epic movie soundtracks when I write fight scenes or big climax scenes. Like Narnia, Harry Potter, LOTR, etc… Brock: What else do you want readers to know about your books, that I did not cover? Danielle: I shared the blurb and cover for my last book in the series, but I attached all four book covers for the series. Here is the blurb for The Diseased Ones (Book 1): Life is easy in 2647, unless you're a Diseased One... On the morning of her 16th birthday, Hollis Timewire receives the worst possible news. She can't become a citizen of the world. She's a Diseased One. Born with a biomarker that bestows dangerous, brain-altering powers, Hollis is forced to hide underground with other Diseased Ones, who believe that the government falsified history to cover up their genocide. Now Hollis must discover the truth, and is willing to risk anything, including her powers, to go back home. Brock: Thank you Danielle, what an excellent interview. Thank you for all your insight! Author Details
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